I saw Top Gun at the cinema back in 1986 as a teenager, and its famed homoeroticism, plus added military fetishism, went way over my head like a stealth bomber without the bomber bit. I didn’t even fancy Tom Cruise during that decade, apart from in Risky Business, and that was mainly because of the… Old relics assemble! Age and obsolescence in Top Gun: Maverick Read More
I feel the need, the need for speed (writing): my Top Gun — Maverick plot summary
So busy muttering “oh my god!” as Maverick’s plane emerged from under one of his pilots during the dogfight training that you missed some of the plot? Maybe, like my 10 year old, you had your hands over your eyes during “the kissing bit”? Check out my plot re-cap below. (If you’re after my five-star… I feel the need, the need for speed (writing): my Top Gun — Maverick plot summary Read More
I’m dead! The new Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One teaser trailer is here
What a title! And what a hashtag it’ll be. (Did film names start getting longer when Twitter doubled its tweet character count, or did Twitter double its tweet character count because film titles were getting longer? It’s these kinds of philosophical conundrums that made me become a critic.) At two minutes, this is quite long… I’m dead! The new Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One teaser trailer is here Read More
Top Gun: Maverick pilot training featurette
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** Holy — and I cannot stress this enough — shit. Check out the training the cast of Top Gun: Maverick had to go through below, from taking off from an aircraft carrier to directing / filming themselves in their fighter jets. And to think an… Top Gun: Maverick pilot training featurette Read More
NEW: Top Gun Maverick images probably won’t take your breath away but are worth checking out nonetheless
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** What can I say, I hate to be accused of being clickbait-y. So here they are – meet the recruits, with their call signs, from the upcoming sequel to the 1980s classic. I don’t know whether “Bob” is just his name or actually Bob’s call… NEW: Top Gun Maverick images probably won’t take your breath away but are worth checking out nonetheless Read More
Behind the scenes of Top Gun: Maverick
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** “We’re gonna show you what it’s really like to be a Top Gun pilot” producer Jerry Bruckheimer A new action featurette on the making of Top Gun: Maverick has been released and you can see it here: Here’s the movie synopsis: “After more than thirty… Behind the scenes of Top Gun: Maverick Read More
Watch the NEW Top Gun: Maverick trailer (that’s not an invitation – they’re called orders)
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** First of all, WHY ISN’T THIS FILM CALLED CHASING MAVERICK. And breathe. Okay, Maverick is back at the academy, training pilots – and it’s as much a surprise to him as to them. “His exploits are legendary” they are told, though they still get a… Watch the NEW Top Gun: Maverick trailer (that’s not an invitation – they’re called orders) Read More
First trailer for Top Gun: Maverick with Captain Cruise’s “love letter to aviation”
*** Second trailer has been released – check it out *** He’s back – and though he’s been busy in the intervening three decades, he’s missed out on a lot of promotions (same, Maverick, same). Scroll down for the trailer, and footage from Dan Diego Comic Con where Tom surprised the audience: “a love letter… First trailer for Top Gun: Maverick with Captain Cruise’s “love letter to aviation” Read More
Tom’s New Trailer For The Man From A.N.K.L.E is here! (Okay Mission Impossible: Fallout)
*** Check out my 4-star review of Mission Impossible: Fallout *** Yes Tom’s foot is finally better and he’s back to his best! Fallout isn’t a bad title considering Tom’s propensity for accidentally hurting himself. Though hopefully all these stunts were less “fallout” and more “remove oneself gracefully whilst fully in control”, though I appreciate… Tom’s New Trailer For The Man From A.N.K.L.E is here! (Okay Mission Impossible: Fallout) Read More
The Mummy 3 stars
I enjoyed this film and not just because it’s proof that ancient mummies might have a chance with Tom Cruise. It’s cliche-ridden nonsense of course, with cheesy dialogue and so many swarms of rats and spiders it frequently ends up looking like a challenge from “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here”, only this time with proper celebrities. But while The Mummy… The Mummy Read More
The Mummy – 1 Minute Video Review Includes Video 3 stars
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